Pathogens that have been bred in the laboratory in a weakened form are known as ______ organisms.
A)immunized
B)antibody
C)attenuated
D)vaccinated

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Pathogens that have been bred in the laboratory in a weakened form are known as attenuated organisms. Attenuated organisms are still alive but are weakened, so they are suitable for use in vaccination to produce an immune response without causing disease. Immunized refers to the state of being protected from a disease, antibody refers to a protein produced by the body in response to an antigen, and vaccinated refers to the process of receiving a vaccine.

Pathogens That Have Been Bred in the Laboratory in a Weakened